Why Does My Dog Stare At Me? What Does It Mean?

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I’ve always wondered what goes on in my dog Benji’s head when he gives me those long unblinking looks. Is he trying to communicate with me through thought waves? Is he telling me how much he loves me with his big brown eyes?

While staring into some dogs’ eyes can be interpreted as a provocation by the dog, there are many different things a dog might be trying to communicate to you with their stare, and we’re going to break them down for you right now.

7 Reasons Why Your Dog Is Staring At You Right Now

1. Your dog wants food. This one is pretty obvious if your dog is staring at you around the time you normally feed them.

2. Your dog has to go to the bathroom.

3. Your dog wants some sort of attention. They could want a belly rub…